Potential First Client, Don't Want To Blow It! Need Advice.

by ShellC
6 replies
Hi Everyone!
This is my first post after reading all the great advice on the forum. I need some advice.

On Monday I sent out some emails to local therapist who are on page one of Google but don't seem to be converting visitors into customers based on the information in their websites.

I created a sample ebook based on one or two articles on their site and put a link in the email. I've only sent out 5 emails so far but got an email from one therapist who wants me to call him to discuss the services I provide.

I don't want to start off the conversation listing a bunch of my services. I have a list of questions I plan to ask him about his business and then go from there on which of my services he could really use.

This would be my first client so there is fear about making sure I can deliver. Also, I'm afraid of under cutting myself on how much to charge.

He could use a new website, google places listing and he has a book that he sells through an online distributor that I could turn into an ebook that he can sell on his site. Those are a couple services I can suggest.

My focus is to make sure I offer him value. I need some help on what the monetary value should be for these services.

Thanks for your help!
#advice #blow #client #potential
  • Profile picture of the author Jermaine Tabor
    If there's a lot of demand for the info in his book consider a separate site for it so he can get affiliates to promote it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vikki
    Yes is there a niche for it? Have you tried posting relevant info on blog. I think if you have blog and share your ebook through it makes you far more credible...
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    • Profile picture of the author ShellC
      It's a relationship book. That's something I could suggest to him. Re- designing his website and adding a blog where he could post relevant info based on his practice.
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      • Profile picture of the author imarketingfanatic
        The best advice that i can give you is to focus on him and what he wants. And make sure you focus on what he contacted you for and nothing else.

        He contacted you because he is having trouble converting those visitors into customers so that's what you need to focus on.

        Dont pitch him nothing. Just help him with what he needs most and with what he contacted you for. If you try to pitch him on your other service and not help him with what he contacted you for you will push him away.

        The best way is to think about why he contacted you and give him the answer and solutions to those questions.

        Focus on the problems he is having and create solutions for him and you will have the deal.
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        • Profile picture of the author ShellC
          Thanks for that advice. I think that will take the pressure off of me too. I won't be pressured to sell myself. Once I know his needs I can push the value of the services I can offer him that are specific to those needs.
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          • Profile picture of the author imarketingfanatic
            Originally Posted by ShellC View Post

            Thanks for that advice. I think that will take the pressure off of me too. I won't be pressured to sell myself. Once I know his needs I can push the value of the services I can offer him that are specific to those needs.
            Just make sure you actually listen to him and his problems and try to solve his problems as much as possible.
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